title: Intravenous paracetamol in patients with renal colic.
abstract: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids have been the mainstay of pain relief in patients with renal colic, but both have side effects. Research on the efficacy of intravenous (IV) paracetamol shows that it is comparable to morphine, diclofenac and ketoralac. This article discusses the role of IV paracetamol for patients with this condition. It examines the effectiveness, mechanism of action and pharmacokinetics of IV paracetamol, and suggests that non-clinical prescribers can use the method to relieve patients' pain quickly.
authors.affiliation: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Morgan
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016527:Drug Costs; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D018579:Patient Selection; D056844:Renal Colic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D012449:Safety; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000082:Acetaminophen